Most Toxic 20 Ingredients in Your Personal Care & Beauty Products

Your cosmetics and personal products are NOT safe and there is virtually no government oversight over the many harmful chemicals used to make them. Here are the 20 most dangerous ingredients, the products that contain them, and the clean swaps you can make to reduce your exposure and your risk of falling ill.

IN WITH THE NEW: Nude Lipstick

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IN WITH THE NEW: Sunscreen Sprays

Are you still using an aerosol sunscreen spray? For the sake of your health and the health of everyone around you, who is forced to breathe in the dangerous chemicals spewing out of that aerosol can, please stop!

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A 50 Year Old’s Guide to “Agelessness”: 12 Steps to Stopping the Clock

Contrary to popular belief, how quickly and how well you age—either like a fine wine or an avocado—is entirely up to you. Your lifestyle is the determining factor.

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IN WITH THE NEW: Table Salt

You’ve probably already switched out your Morton’s table salt for sea salt, but is that the best tasting and healthiest salt you can buy? Especially if you are worried about your sodium levels?

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IN WITH THE NEW: Bug Spray

There is a reason bugs don’t like DEET. They know it’s toxic! Then why are we still spraying it anywhere near us or our children when there are safer options available?

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IN WITH THE NEW: Women's Razors

Did you know that the ingredients in those moisture strips every razor seems to have been linked to allergies, cancer, and organ toxicity? Now that you know better, it’s time to Clean Swap!

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IN WITH THE NEW: Car Fresheners

Stinky or healthy doesn’t have to be a choice. You can have a fresher smelling car (or bathroom, sneaker, gym-bag, cat-litter closet, or just about any space) without exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals.

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IN WITH THE NEW: Mouth Wash

If you are using mouthwash because you believe it will improve or maintain your oral health, you need to read this and reevaluate.

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IN WITH THE NEW: Pre-Cut Fruit

Pre-cut fruits and veggies are super convenient and way better than eating potato chips, right? So what could be the down side? 🙈

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IN WITH THE NEW: Shaving Cream

Your skin is most vulnerable when you shave. Do you know what kinds of chemicals are hiding in your shaving cream and how they impact your health?

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